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Christine B. Adams
also known as Tina Adams
About Christine
Biography
New Options, Zero down for clients that do not have the ability to pay the court cost!!!
In these tough economic times we are here to give you quick, affordable solutions to your financial problems. Our nation is facing some of the worst economic conditions in recent history brought on mainly by the collapsing real estate market, the collapsing stock market, and now job layoffs. Excessive debt has now become a real problem for hundreds of thousands of Americans. Our objectives are simple, to help consumers get out of debt and obtain a fresh start. Our helpful staff make a difficult decision easy. Every situation is unique. To get the facts about filing a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 give us a call at or. We have offices in Chicago and Waukegan.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
30%
21 years | 20 cases
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
25%
21 years | 7,000 cases
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
25%
21 years | 7,000 cases
Real Estate
15%
21 years | 50 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Illinois for 20 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 10 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
Robert J. Adams & Associates, Inc.
111 N. County, Suite 3, Waukegan, IL, 60085
Robert J. Adams & Associates
540 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL, 60616
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Posted by Dawn P | June 29, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Exceptional Legal Representation During a Difficult Time
Christine ("Tina") is an excellent attorney. Most of our debt was incurred before the COVID-19 ("Covid") pandemic. At that time, my husband had a high-paying independent contractor job. We accumulated credit card debt, financed a vehicle, and purchased a photo booth that he planned to use to start...
Posted by Dave | March 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommended
Tina was just awesome to deal with. She always promptly returned my calls, texts and emails. She was also very accessible to give me updates on how things were proceeding.
Posted by Dwan J. | December 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I got my life back.... Thanks Tina!!!
Christine (Tina) Adams is not just a BK attorney she feels like family. Every since I began working with Tina she has made this process feel more than just a case number but more of a personal situation. Its amazing how she remembers not just your name but things about your family as well. I was terr...
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Posted by Jose | March 31, 2015
Excellent and efficient service before, during and after the filing !!!
Tina, Tiffany and Michael provided me with a very professional, responsive and effective service while keeping me informed and educating me. This was almost 3 years ago. Now I'm in he process of buying a house!!!! Would recommend their firm to everyone. They really took care of me. Thank you...
Posted by Lisa | January 26, 2015
Tina Adams - friendly and knowledgeable
Tina Adams and her staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. I was very nervous about filing for Chapter 7 and Tina eased my anxiety and made the process very easy to get through.
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Experience
Honors
2014
Top Contributor Award 2014, Avvo
2014
Certificate of Appreciation To Homeowners of Lake County, 19th Judicial Court of Lake County Illinois
2013
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2013
Clients Choice Award, Avvo
2012
Certificate of Appreciation, College of Lake County
2010
Thanks for Going the Extra Mile, Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Certified Abritrator, Cook County Mandatory Arbitration
2010 - Present
Help Desk for Foreclosure Defendants, 19th Judicial District Court
2008 - Present
Professor, College Of Lake County
2005 - Present
Attorney, Robert J. Adams & Associates
1993 - 2005
Paralegal, Robert J. Adams & Associates
Associations
2013 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court. Foreclosure Help DeskVolunteer Attorney
2010 - Present
U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY PANELVolunteer Attorney
2005 - Present
National Association of Consumer AttorneysTreasurer/Secretary
2005 - Present
Lake County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Anderson v. Harris Bank-Unpublished
Judgment for the Debtor-Plaintiff
Wilson
Judgment for the Defendant
Education
2005
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Loyola University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
National Association of Chapter 13 Trustees
Glenn Stearns Chapter 13 Trustee- Rent
2014
Lake County Bar Association
Overview of Lien Stripping in Bankruptcy
2011
You and The Law
Bankruptcy
2011
The Peoples Law School
Bankruptcy and Foreclosure
Publications
2014
AVVO Legal Guides
IRS & Bankruptcy
2013
AVVO Legal Guides
How to Eliminate Second Mortgages
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I ask a judge to reduce or dismiss a judgement against me?
08 Mar 2017
Q&A
How do I find record of my garnishment?
11 Mar 2016
Q&A
Can I be held responsible for my boyfriend's debts?
22 Apr 2015
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
WHAT CAN I DO WHEN MY BUILDING IS WORTH LESS THAN I OWE?
05 Jan 2015
Legal Guide
MONEY JUDGMENTS FOLLOWING FORECLOSURE in ILLINOIS
05 Jan 2015
Legal Guide
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOUR CAR IS BOOTED
05 Jan 2015